From Tuesday, it is illegal to import, breed, sell and rehome XL bully dogs — the first time a specific dog breed will be banned in Ireland. A full ownership ban comes into effect on February 1.

"What I found in that data unexpectedly was that the only statistical difference between the breed group ... of dogs," she said. An XL bully came about as a cross between a bulldog and an American ...

Ireland’s legislation follows England and Wales’ controversial crackdown on the largest type of American bully dog. Owners of the breed in Ireland now have until 1 February 2025 to get a ...

The sister of Limerick woman Nicole Morey who was killed in a dog attack has said new laws banning XL bully dogs are not strict enough. Jolene Morey said her sister had all the documents needed for ...

The XL bully is the largest type of the American bulldog family ... a campaign asking potential dog owners to adopt before the deadline. The ISPCA and advocacy group Madra earlier this year ...

XL bully dogs currently in pounds and dog shelters have been given a reprieve and will not need to be put down when a ban comes into force next week. From October 1st there will be a ban on ...

The Government has postponed a ban on the rehoming of XL bully dogs until February next year after animal welfare charities raised concerns. Dozens of XL bully dogs currently in shelters would ...

New measures on XL bully dogs will roll out in Ireland next week. From Tuesday, October 1st, it will be illegal to import, breed, or to sell XL Bully dogs in Ireland. Current owners can keep their ...

Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys has signed the legislation to ban XL Bully ... their dog until the end of it's natural life," she added. Yesterday, a group ...

It has been revealed that Norfolk Constabulary had to spend more than £100,000 looking after a group of unregistered XL bully dogs. The 17 dogs were at risk of being destroyed after their ...

In July 2024, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD announced a ban on XL Bully dogs. The Minister announced the ban in the interest of public safety following a ...